WTA Announces Prize Money Parity with Men's Events

The WTA has declared that combined WTA 1000 tournaments, including the Italian Open and other major events, will offer equal prize money to male players beginning in 2027. This move represents a 'major milestone' in the fight for gender equality in professional tennis. h-doctor.club

Billie Jean King, who founded the women's professional tennis circuit after earning $600 for her 1970 Italian Open title while men's winner Ilie Nastase received $3,500, has long advocated for equal pay. The WTA's decision marks significant progress toward addressing the historical pay gap in the sport.